CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® invites manufacturers to submit new product information. Selection is at the discretion of the editor and is based on the product’s perceived interest to operators. Complete product information, along with a photo, should be forwarded to: Aaron Baunee, [email protected], CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® , 19 British American Boulevard West, Latham, NY 12110 HAND DRYER The Xlerator XL-SB 1.1N stainless steel hand dryer from Excel Dryer, which has a recess kit compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), completely dries hands in 10 to 15 seconds — three times faster than conventional dryers. It uses 80 percent less energy and delivers a 95 percent cost savings versus paper towels, while creating a more hygienic restroom environment. Excel’s 1.1 noise reduction nozzle reduces the dryer’s sound by up to nine decibels. The stainless steel recess kit is designed to help facility managers meet ADA height and protrusion requirements. FLOORING REMOVER General Equipment Company’s FCS10 Rip-R-Stripper is an electric-powered floor covering stripper that provides a com-pact, lightweight alternative to larger walk-behind units. It accommodates cutting blades up to 10 inches wide and offers high performance with an ergonom-ic design. Ideal applications include removing carpet, vinyl composi-tion tile (VCT), linoleum and mastics. Weighing only 40 pounds, the FCS10 provides superior maneuverability in confined areas, while the lightweight handle offers better vibration reduction than steel or aluminum. Excel Dryer Inc. Circle Product Information no. 117 General Equipment Company Circle Product Information no. 118 AIR FILTER SPRAY Mainstream Engineering recently introduced PuraClean, the only spray that transforms any conventional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment media filter into a passive electrostatic filter. Originally devel-oped under a contract for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to eliminate airborne particulates and increase indoor air quality in the International Space Station, the non-aerosol filter spray improves fil-ter efficiency from 200 percent to 1,200 percent without affecting airflow resistance or system efficiency. DISINFECTANT WIPES Merfin Systems recently launched Merfin Mates disin-fectant wipes, a new addition to its pre-moistened line of products. Merfin Mates disinfectant wipes are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and are effective against the common influenza virus and its related strain, H1N1. The prod-uct comes in a large capacity bag with 450 7-inch by 8-inch pre-moistened wipes and the smaller capacity with 200 7-inch by 8-inch pre-moistened wipes. Merfin systems LLC Circle Product Information no. 120 Mainstream Engineering Corporation Circle Product Information no. 119 FLOOR BUFFER Mytee Products recently released its first stone care machine: The DiamondHead. Built to clean, grind, hone and polish concrete, granite, terrazzo and other stone surfaces, the DiamondHead is pow-erful and durable. Available for use with 17-inch or 20-inch pad drivers, all models offer non-marking wheels and bumpers and a 1.5-horsepower, fan-cooled motor sealed to protect it from dust, moisture and chemicals. The DiamondHead also features an all-steel triple planetary gearbox that pro-duces high torque, a 50-foot power cord and a locking arm-height handle adjustment. WINDOW CLEANER There is now a safe and inex-pensive way to clean the win-dows, frames and exterior of high-rise buildings. It’s called the Sky Pro Window Cleaning System, and it’s a technologi-cal breakthrough in automat-ed window washing equip-ment from NuStar Inc. Because it has the capability to clean upwards of 35,000 square feet per hour with plain water, the Sky Pro can pay for itself within one year with the labor and chemical savings. Get rid of squeegees and scaffolding; get the Sky Pro. Mytee Products Inc. Circle Product Information no. 121 NuStar Inc. Circle Product Information no. 122 www.cmmonline.com 13